Tag: July 1912
Rug Heist Rocks El Paso: Sanitary Grocery Duped Out of Fine Rugs
In a brazen heist, thieves made off with a shipment of fine rugs worth a whopping $115 a bushel from Sanitary Grocery, 105 El Paso St, El Paso, Texas, on Monday morning, July 29, 1912. The store, owned by Jackson, had received the shipment just hours before, but by noon the same day, all the…
Dry Goods Dilemma: Rhodes-McCain Co. Shuts Down Amidst Financial Woes
In a shocking turn of events, the Rhodes-McCain Co., a prominent dry goods and furnishings business in Jonesboro, Arkansas, has surrendered its charter. The news sent shockwaves through the local business community, as the company’s demise has left many wondering what went wrong. According to sources, the business had been struggling financially, with debts mounting…
Horse Show Hijinks: Blue Grass Fair Marred by Mysterious Incident
In a shocking turn of events, the Blue Grass Fair, a prestigious exhibition in Lexington, Kentucky, was disrupted by a bizarre incident. The fair, which has been a staple of the community since its inception in 1905, was set to kick off its seventh annual exhibition on August 12th, 1912. But on that fateful day,…
